It's like ET on steroids. I think it may be one of the best movies this year, I'm really pumped to see it. We actually did get several good shots of the monster in Cloverfield, and this movie isn't filmed in a first person format.
So now that this has been released, what you do think of it? For me it was the most enjoyable time I've had at the theater all year, probably the last few years. My only regret is seeing it in non-digital (picture seemed a bit dark and muddy) but I'll definitely be watching it again in digital - probably IMAX as well.
It's definitley my favorite of the year so far. I loved how it could make you feel nostalgic, even though it's a new film. Just a fantastic movie, J.J. Abrams is great. If Transformers ever does get rebooted, I seriously want Abrams to take over.